Happy New Year.
Resolutions: Same one I make every year, Lose weight. I have lost weight this past year. Problem is I lose one week and gain it back the next. Other things - Take a Yoga/plates class. Maybe take a computer class. Finish other projects that are half done. Clean and organize all my junk drawers (yes, I have more than one).
Spend less time watching nothing on TV. Go through my old magazines, read the interesting articles and get rid of the clutter.
One thing I started a few months ago. Read the Bible through. I am to Judges. Don't understand it all, but am trying.
Goals for 2008: One always aimed for is to break 40 on 9 holes of golf.
Finish my quilt. Get my finances in order so I can semi-retire next year.
Play a round of golf with Tammie and Randy. Play the Blair golf course with Randy C.
Procrastinate less.
Take George home to Butte. This is the plan for Memorial weekend.
Sue
Monday, December 31, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Christmas
Christmas is now quiet. Everyone has left and the dishes are done and lefovers put away. All the Lincoln people came up last night. Tammie and Randy came in the afternoon and Cindy and the girls got here around midnight. We had a big sleepover.
Pancakes were the request for breakfast. Joe and family arrived at noon. Dinner was prepared and eaten. Because we hadn't had a chance to celebrate Jacob's 9th birthday, we had a John Deere cake and a couple of presents to open. Then on to the gift exchange. We each opened one at at a time and everyone seemed happy with the selections of the others. We then had birthday cake and pie. Lots of visiting and plans for the week. Jaydee and Kendra are spending the rest of the week in Pilger with Joe's family. Angie is having them and her sisters two kids until the weekend.
There was an empty spot on the couch this year. The spot that George always claimed as his.
Is it spring yet?
Sue
Pancakes were the request for breakfast. Joe and family arrived at noon. Dinner was prepared and eaten. Because we hadn't had a chance to celebrate Jacob's 9th birthday, we had a John Deere cake and a couple of presents to open. Then on to the gift exchange. We each opened one at at a time and everyone seemed happy with the selections of the others. We then had birthday cake and pie. Lots of visiting and plans for the week. Jaydee and Kendra are spending the rest of the week in Pilger with Joe's family. Angie is having them and her sisters two kids until the weekend.
There was an empty spot on the couch this year. The spot that George always claimed as his.
Is it spring yet?
Sue
Thursday, December 20, 2007
12/20/07
Thanks to everyone for the condolences and prayers during this time of loss.
The first family death I remember was my Grandfather Anderson. I was only 8 at the time. He was 72 which to an 8-year old is ancient. What I remember about Grandpa was he was a little man and very humble. He had an old Ford car, I think maybe a Model A. I don't think he drove very much after moving to town, but walked most of the time. He must have had the beginning of some sort of dementia because he would go for a walk and someone would bring him home.
The house they built on their farm North of Lyons is still standing. It has had some updates. After a family gathering one year, some of us called and asked the owner if it would be ok if we came out to see the house and what they had done to it.
It is strange how things you remember are not like you remember them. We lived in
the house after my Uncle decided to move to California. The rooms all seemed smaller than when we lived there. The owners had added a more modern kitchen and garage. The trees out front looked the same, but we were told they were planted about 20+ years ago replacing the ones that I remembered. A lot of the out buildings were gone, but the 2 car garage was still there. This garage was built to house the cars of that era and it was a tight squeeze to get out of our 1956 Ford when it was parked there.
One story of the house building is that the old house was moved so the new house could be built in the same spot. Aunt Julia is said to have been in the house playing the piano as it was being moved.
Grandma lived to be 81. She was a very religious person and never missed church unless we couldn't get there to take her. She had ulcerated veins in her legs and it was very hard for her to get around. She always baked the best bread. She had one kind of bread she called "Grandpa Bread". I think it was because it was what he liked. Her favorite cookies to bake were ginger snaps. I cannot smell molasses without thinking of her. She had a rocker that faced the west windows of her dining room where she would read her Bible or crochet. How many baby booties she crocheted is any one's guess.
Life does go on and we will always have memories of those that go before us. Let's cherish the time we spend together and remember only the good when we think of the past.
God Bless you all.
Sue
The first family death I remember was my Grandfather Anderson. I was only 8 at the time. He was 72 which to an 8-year old is ancient. What I remember about Grandpa was he was a little man and very humble. He had an old Ford car, I think maybe a Model A. I don't think he drove very much after moving to town, but walked most of the time. He must have had the beginning of some sort of dementia because he would go for a walk and someone would bring him home.
The house they built on their farm North of Lyons is still standing. It has had some updates. After a family gathering one year, some of us called and asked the owner if it would be ok if we came out to see the house and what they had done to it.
It is strange how things you remember are not like you remember them. We lived in
the house after my Uncle decided to move to California. The rooms all seemed smaller than when we lived there. The owners had added a more modern kitchen and garage. The trees out front looked the same, but we were told they were planted about 20+ years ago replacing the ones that I remembered. A lot of the out buildings were gone, but the 2 car garage was still there. This garage was built to house the cars of that era and it was a tight squeeze to get out of our 1956 Ford when it was parked there.
One story of the house building is that the old house was moved so the new house could be built in the same spot. Aunt Julia is said to have been in the house playing the piano as it was being moved.
Grandma lived to be 81. She was a very religious person and never missed church unless we couldn't get there to take her. She had ulcerated veins in her legs and it was very hard for her to get around. She always baked the best bread. She had one kind of bread she called "Grandpa Bread". I think it was because it was what he liked. Her favorite cookies to bake were ginger snaps. I cannot smell molasses without thinking of her. She had a rocker that faced the west windows of her dining room where she would read her Bible or crochet. How many baby booties she crocheted is any one's guess.
Life does go on and we will always have memories of those that go before us. Let's cherish the time we spend together and remember only the good when we think of the past.
God Bless you all.
Sue
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Bad News
This is a hard one to write. Cindy's husband, George, passed away suddenly last night. Road and weather conditions kept me from going to Lincoln to be with Cindy and her girls. I did not want to be in an accident and add to the very sad situation. Going to work was not easy, but easier than staying home and going stir crazy wanting to help, but not being able to. The roads should be in better condition tomorrow, and I will try to get to them.
Please everyone pray for this family at this tragic time.
Sue
Please everyone pray for this family at this tragic time.
Sue
Sunday, December 9, 2007
disappointment
Cindy & I will be going to Sacramento without my volleyball team. I am really disappointed. The team has had a great season, but just couldn't make it to the final four. Will have to watch some other team win the championship.
We do intend to have a great time with Myrna and her family. Hoping to make the drive to Reno on Sunday to see David and his family and meet Sterling. Myrna and PJ have a dance program this weekend so will get to watch them perform.
Dec. 12th is Jacob's 9th birthday. The weather that day was unseasonably warm. We played golf in Wayne that day. That is not going to happen this year.
Sue
We do intend to have a great time with Myrna and her family. Hoping to make the drive to Reno on Sunday to see David and his family and meet Sterling. Myrna and PJ have a dance program this weekend so will get to watch them perform.
Dec. 12th is Jacob's 9th birthday. The weather that day was unseasonably warm. We played golf in Wayne that day. That is not going to happen this year.
Sue
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Q&A
From LaDawn's blog.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, Grandma Mary Agnes Connealy Gatewood (My first name is actually Mary. Sue is my middle name. I was and still am Suzie to my family and old friends
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Probably at something happy or sad on TV.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING No
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Roast Beef
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 2 girls, 1 boy, 2 sons-in-law, 1 daughter-in-law, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson. (Also a step grandson and step granddaughter and 3 step great granddaughters)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? yes
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? You have got to be kidding.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS no
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? no
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Cheerios (this is a good thing because I have high cholesterol)
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? yes
12. DO YOU THINK YOU'RE STRONG? Not as strong as I used to be.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Black Walnut or Bunny tracks
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Shape
15. RED OR PINK? Husker red
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? my weight
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Mom
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? tan pants, brown shoes
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? A Cinnamon cream saver. Try them. they come in a bag of dessert cream savers, Cinnamon bun, apple pie ala mode or strawberry cheesecake
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The Today Show is on, but not paying too much attention to it
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Red
22. FAVORITE SMELLS? Sheets dried outside. Fresh air
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Blake
24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I have never met her, but I think I would like to.
25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Volleyball, GO HUSKERS
26. HAIR COLOR? Dark brown
27. EYE COLOR? Brown
28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No
29. FAVORITE FOOD? Dessert
30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings
31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? You, Me and Dupree
32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? lavender sweater
33. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
34. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
35. FAVORITE DESSERT? Too many to pick just one.
36. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? just finished Dead before Dieing have to go to the library today.
37. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Dell
38. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LATE LAST NIGHT? nothing
39. FAVORITE SOUND? children's unbridled laughter
40. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
41. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? California or Washington DC
42. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can roll my tongue. (I'm not very talented)
43. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Oakland, NE
Sue
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, Grandma Mary Agnes Connealy Gatewood (My first name is actually Mary. Sue is my middle name. I was and still am Suzie to my family and old friends
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Probably at something happy or sad on TV.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING No
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Roast Beef
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 2 girls, 1 boy, 2 sons-in-law, 1 daughter-in-law, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson. (Also a step grandson and step granddaughter and 3 step great granddaughters)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? yes
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? You have got to be kidding.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS no
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? no
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Cheerios (this is a good thing because I have high cholesterol)
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? yes
12. DO YOU THINK YOU'RE STRONG? Not as strong as I used to be.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Black Walnut or Bunny tracks
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Shape
15. RED OR PINK? Husker red
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? my weight
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Mom
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? tan pants, brown shoes
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? A Cinnamon cream saver. Try them. they come in a bag of dessert cream savers, Cinnamon bun, apple pie ala mode or strawberry cheesecake
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The Today Show is on, but not paying too much attention to it
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Red
22. FAVORITE SMELLS? Sheets dried outside. Fresh air
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Blake
24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I have never met her, but I think I would like to.
25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Volleyball, GO HUSKERS
26. HAIR COLOR? Dark brown
27. EYE COLOR? Brown
28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No
29. FAVORITE FOOD? Dessert
30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings
31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? You, Me and Dupree
32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? lavender sweater
33. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
34. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
35. FAVORITE DESSERT? Too many to pick just one.
36. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? just finished Dead before Dieing have to go to the library today.
37. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Dell
38. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LATE LAST NIGHT? nothing
39. FAVORITE SOUND? children's unbridled laughter
40. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
41. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? California or Washington DC
42. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can roll my tongue. (I'm not very talented)
43. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Oakland, NE
Sue
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